King Charles III: Bailiwick of Guernsey proclamation takes place

The proclamation of King Charles III has taken place across the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Special States sittings were held in Guernsey and Alderney at 11:00 BST.

In Guernsey, a procession from St James to the Crown Pier took place, and at 12:00 a public proclamation ceremony was held.

In Alderney, a public proclamation at the Island Hall was held at 12:00, with the national anthem performed by the Island Brass Band.

Flags across the Bailiwick were raised to full-mast on Saturday in recognition of the King's formal proclamation in London.

Flags across the Bailiwick have returned to half-mast for the Queen's mourning period.

The States of Guernsey said: "The Channel Islands are the only part of the former Duchy of Normandy which remains loyal to the British Crown."

Ahead of the ceremony, it said the island would proclaim 'Dieu Sauve Le Roi' translated to 'God Save the King' in French, to mark his ascension to the throne.

A proclamation also took place in Sark.

A sitting of the Chief Pleas was held before a public procession.

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